Phillips roller skatingPresubmission Meeting
November 19, 2003
***These comments are preliminary in nature and are not intended to represent final comments and or requirements for the City of Yelm. Until a complete application is made, the Community
Development Department can only attempt to inform the applicant of general requirements as they appear in the form presented by the applicant at the time of pre-submission.
Proponent: Bridgette Phillips
Project Proposal: Roller Skating Rink.
Project Location: No site, general requirements only
Zoning:
The City of Yelm Municipal Code (YMC) does not list a roller-skating rink specifically, however does allow for similar uses. A roller-skating rink is listed in the Standard Industrial
Classification Manual as an amusement and recreation service, which also includes other uses such as bowling alleys, gymnasiums, and theaters. These uses are listed as allowed uses
in YMC 17.26 C-1 Commercial zone.
A roller-skating rink would be allowed in the CBD, C-1, C-2, C-3 and Industrial Zones in the City of Yelm.
Building locations and setbacks to be determined by zoning district.
Parking:
Chapter 17.72 does not list a roller-skating rink. The nearest use is “places of assembly without fixed seats”; this requires one parking stall for each 10 occupants, based on the maximum
occupant load per the uniform building code. If you were looking at 800 occupants, 80 stalls would be required.
City of Yelm Development Guidelines requires that parking be paved. Parking plan shall be submitted with Site Plan Review.
Ingress/Egress:
Ingress and egress at the site shall be consistent with the Yelm Development Guidelines 4B.140. Ingress and egress into the site shall be reviewed for safety and concurrency.
Landscaping: Chapter 17.80, Type I, II, III, IV, and V.
Type I landscaping is intended to provide a very dense sight barrier and physical buffer to separate conflicting uses, and land use districts. Type I landscaping is required where the
adjacent use is residential.
Type I landscaping is characterized by a 15 foot landscape strip in which any combination of trees, shrubs, fences, walls, earthen berms, and design features provides an effect which
is sight-obscuring from adjoining properties.
Type II landscaping is intended to provide visual separation of uses from streets, and visual separation of compatible uses so as to soften the appearance of parking areas, and building
elevation. Type II landscaping is characterized by a 8-foot landscape strip on the perimeter of a site, and a 5-foot landscape strip adjacent to buildings.
Type III landscaping is intended to provide visual relief where clear sight is desired. This landscaping is utilized along pedestrian corridors and walks for separation of pedestrians
from streets and parking areas. Type III landscaping is generally a 6-foot planter strip adjacent to streets, with grass and street trees.
Type IV landscaping is intended to provide visual relief and shade in parking areas. Type IV landscaping includes landscape islands and separation for parking.
Type V landscaping is required in stormwater retention/detention areas.
A conceptual landscaping plan is required with application for Site Plan Review. A final landscaping and irrigation plan is required as part of civil plan submission.
Refuse area must be large enough to accommodate a dumpster and recycle bin. Refuse areas must be of a material and design compatible with the overall architectural theme. If fencing
is used to enclose the refuse area, it must be landscaped with sight obscuring vegetation. No refuse container shall be permitted between a street and the front of a building.
Traffic:
The City has adopted a Transportation Facility Charge (TFC) of $750.00 per pm peak trip. The Ordinance provides a default table that the applicant can use to determine new pm trips
generated. When the proposed use is not listed in the ordinance, the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation manual is used (ITE). The ITE manual, Land Use 494, does
not list a roller-skating rink, so a bowling alley was used. A bowling alley creates 3.54 new pm peak hour trips. To determine the projects impact and fee, use the following formula
for the use proposed: TFC payment required at building permit issuance.
New Trip Generation Rate x gross floor area ? 1,000 x $750.00 = TFC
Example for a 10,000 sq. ft. building:
Recreation: 3.54 x 10,000 sq. ft. =35,400 ÷ 1,000 = 35.40 x $750.00 = $26,550.00
If the proposal creates more that 20 new pm peak trips, a traffic impact analysis (TIA) prepared by a Washington State Licensed Engineer shall be required. A TIA will be required by
this project, and may determine a different new trip generation rate.
SEPA:
Environmental checklist is and Traffic Impact Analysis is required.
Application and Process:
Site Plan Review, Chapter 17.84, is an administrative process. Minimum application requirements are located in Section 17.84.060 and are listed on the application form. A project
of this size can expect completed review in approximately 16 to 18 weeks. Land use approval typically contains conditions of approval that the applicant must complete prior to receiving
a building permit.
Upon satisfactory completion of all conditions of land use approval, the applicant can submit civil and building plans for approval.
When you have a specific site in mind, please come in for a new Presubmission meeting, as there may be specific site information that may affect your project.